2026 Volkl Peregrine 82

The 2026 Volkl Peregrine 82 gets a graphic update but returns otherwise unchanged. Now in year two of the current Peregrine build and shape, we get to see more of this ski’s amazing on-piste performance combined with Volkl’s flatter shape and style for increased all-mountain feel. We’ve found this shape pairs quite well with Volkl’s 3D Radius sidecut and allows for a variety of turn shapes and styles—not just for its crisp and sharp GS carves. It still feels more like an advanced and expert ski and works great on the feet of aggressive skiers who want to rip.

There's no lack of sophistication, engineering, or imagination with the construction. They start with a multilayer wood core consisting of poplar and beech. This blend allows the engineers to place the denser part closer to the sidewall to increase grip and power to the edges. Underfoot, with the lighter wood, the skis are smooth and easy to control. In addition to the top-shelf wood core, the Peregrine uses 3D Glass to stiffen the ski. By incorporating a fiberglass laminate that bends down over the sidewalls, the layer gets stiffer due to the third dimension. We get one full sheet of titanal below the core and one Tailored Titanal layer on top. Using three different pieces of metal, Volkl stitches together a very interesting layup. The front and back frames are thicker metal and put more power and torsional stiffness to the edges of the skis. This doubles up the firmer wood in those zones to really make this ski feel stout and strong. In the middle, a thinner laminate stretches edge to edge to boost that grip and power in the central part. Per length, the Volkl engineers are able to fine tune and customize these frame pieces to fit the specific size and needs of that ski. Finally, Volkl’s Tailored Carbon Tips lighten the swing weight of the ski while providing direct contact with the snow. The stiffer tip of the ski is impossibly light, allowing razor-sharp turns with minimal effort. With out the binding, the ski sits on the scale at 1990 grams per ski in the 177 cm length. The Lowride 13 FR binding is integrated into the construction of the ski, giving Peregrine a unique way to more directly incorporate the binding into the performance of the ski. Tester Benny Wax calls it “stable and alive! Turned easy and felt forgiving.”

This is a very modern-looking front side ski that borders on all-mountain. It is still very turny, using Volkl’s 3D Radius Sidecut to get the job done. In the 177, the ski’s central part hits that 15-meter arc while the 27-meter tip and 23-meter tail arcs let the ski run a bit more at various edge angles. The whole idea here is to mix up turn shape and style at any point in time. If you pressure the mid-section and really angulate, the ski comes right around. If you let it go straighter and more direct to the fall line, the ski doesn’t feel as hooky as some other front side skis that just want to come across the hill. You can do it, but you’re not locked in, and that’s the beauty of this design. Volkl uses a considerable amount of rocker in this ski—it has a flatter overall profile than most other skis in this range, and that works in favor of the radius as well. While it adds to the smoothness in the softer snow regions, it’s certainly still happier when the snow is firm and consistent. Will Canning says that it “holds great and feels stable. Best for medium hard snow groomers but works fine in loose granular as well.”

This ski has a very natural feel to it. While it’s on the stiff and heavy side, it’s still surprisingly easy to turn. As a result, the advanced skier looking for a high-quality product will not be overmatched, especially if they choose a shorter length. Advanced and expert skiers who like to mix up turn shape and style will fit right here with the Peregrine 82. From quick and agile turns to longer and faster carves, this thing rips and it’s a fantastic option for all-mountain carving in the low-80's.